Mint Evening Market Wrap

13.08.2021 | Sensex hits 55000 for first time, macro data lifts sentiment

Episode Summary

Indian markets made a new record high on Friday supported by strong domestic macroeconomic data. Prospects of a faster economic recovery after a mostly normal monsoon and gradual lifting of regional lockdowns also lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex hit 55000 for first time ending at 55,437.29, up 593.31 points or 1.08%. The Nifty was at 16,529.10, up 164.70 points or 1.01%.